Intermec RFID Tags & Media
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How To Determine Which Tags Are Right For You
Getting Started
One of the key factors to successfully implementing RFID technology in your operation is your selection of RFID tags. This guide serves as a way to quickly learn about tags, navigate through the different tag options and help you select the tag that’s right for your application. As a leader in RFID as well as barcode technologies, Intermec is uniquely positioned to help as you transition your operations to take full advantage of new capabilities in automated data collection.
The RFID Tag/Media Selection Check List
In choosing the right RFID tag for your application, there are a number of considerations, including:
1. Frequency Range
RFID products currently on the market operate at a variety of frequencies, with each frequency targeted for specific geographical regions, applications and performance requirements. When selecting a tag or insert, first consider the general performance characteristics and the regulatory requirements associated for your region of operation. Intermec’s RFID tag and media products allow for operation throughout all worldwide UHF regulatory regions.
2. Memory Size
Flexibility is key, especially as business operations, industry standards, customer requirements and other variables change over time. Intermec offers tags for applications requiring both license plate and extended memory configurations. License plate tags allow the programming of a single number that can be referenced to an external database for additional information about the object being tagged, most often used for compliance applications. Extended memory tags enable information about the tagged object to be stored directly on the tag, allowing access in situations when an external database may not be available.
3. Range Performance
A tag’s read range performance is usually considered the primary gauge of its suitability for a particular application. However, not all applications require maximum range. Many of Intermec’s tag and insert designs, though optimized for maximum performance on specific materials, are often used with other materials for applications requiring less than optimal read range, or where greater range may actually be detrimental.
4. Form Factor
While range performance is often viewed as the best gauge for a tag design, the tag form factor cannot be overlooked. Intermec has developed a portfolio of tag and media designs that utilize state of the art materials to provide a wide range of options for combining size and performance.
5. Environmental Conditions
How and where the tag or insert will be used plays a significant role in determining the right tag for your application.
Performance will differ depending on what materials are adjacent to the tag along with environmental conditions such as temperature and humidity. Intermec’s RFID tag and media products are available in a variety of designs and use materials capable of surviving even the harshest environments.
6. Standards Compliance
Intermec maintains an active presence within the worldwide RFID standards community and will continue to develop products that meet existing and emerging standards, including EPC Global Class 1 Generation 2 and ISO 18000-6C. This ensures compatibility and interoperability with other products meeting these standards and protects your investment against premature obsolescence.
Intermec’s tag and media products comply with all relevant adopted and emerging global standards, a list of which we’ve included on the back page of this guide.
IT36 Low Profile Durable Asset Tag
The IT36 is tuned for a wide frequency band to include both FCC and ETSI regulatory envoronments and is optimized primarily for non-metal surfaces. The small, low profile IT36 is designed to provide superior performance and high durability on a variety of surfaces at a low cost.
Typical applications: Returnable and reusable plastic containers (RPCs) including totes, bins, trays, and boxes; wood and plastic pallets
IT75 and IT76 Metal-Mount Low Profile Durable Asset Tag
The IT75 (tuned for FCC regions) and the IT76 (tuned for ETSI regions) are optimized specifically for metal surfaces. The small, low profile design of the IT75 and IT76 offers excellent mid-range performance and high durability at a low cost.
Typical applications: Metal assets; metal containers, cages, and pallets; conveyance assets (containers and trailers)
IT67 Lateral Transmitting Tag
Intermec’s rugged IT67 Enterprise Lateral Transmitting (LT) Tag is the first in the industry designed to provide both edge and frontal performance for enhanced portal and forklift RFID applications. The IT67 is suitable for harsh environments and global operation.
Typical Applications: Metal shelves and racks; metal and plastic pallets; automotive and other manufacturing totes and containers
RFID Smart Labels
A variety of smart label products are available for Intermec’s line of RFID-enabled printers. Inlays are available for most sizes of media stock suitable for compliance and other applications. Thermal transfer or direct thermal printing and chip encoding enable on-demand generation of durable RFID labels and tags that can be deployed with confidence to meet a broad range of customer requirements. Performance and size specifications vary according to the inlay and media.
Typical Applications: Supply chain pallet and carton tracking, warehouse operations
The following charts reflect Intermec’s durable tag typical performance on the noted materials.
Note: Performance data was measured in laboratory conditions at maximum legal powers. Actual performance will vary depending upon environmental factors, the material to which the tag is affixed, and the reader output power.
Tag Performance Charts
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 800 820 840 860 880 900 920 940 960 980 1000 Frequency (MHz) Re ad Range (ft)
Free Space Plastic 12x12 Wood 12x12
IT36 Low Profile Durable Asset Tag Read Range Performance of IT36 Durable Asset Tag
IT75 w Screw IT75 on 25mil foam tape
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 800 820 840 860 880 900 920 940 960 980 1000 Frequency (MHz) Read Range (ft)
IT76 w Screw IT76 on 25mil foam tape
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IT75 and IT76 Metal-Mount Low Profile Durable Asset Tags Read Range Performance of IT75 and IT76 Durable Asset Tags
IT67 Lateral Transmitting Tag
Read Range Performance of IT67 – (Normal Orientation) Read Range Performance of IT67 – (Lateral Orientation)
0 5ft (1.52m) 10ft (3.05m) 15ft (4.57m) 20ft (6.09m) 25ft (7.62m) 30ft (9.14m) 860 870 880 890 900 910 920 930 940 950 960 Rang
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(Wood) Normal (Plastic) Normal (Metal) Normal Frequency (MHz) 0 860 870 880 890 900 910 920 930 940 950 960 5ft (1.52m) 10ft (3.05m) 15ft (4.57m) 20ft (6.09m) Rang e Frequency (MHz)
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Product Name Par t Number Oper ating Frequenc y Leng th Width Thick -ness Direct Application Materials Attachment M ethods On -metal tag Typical Read RangeIC
EPC Code Max Size Unique Serial Number Size TID / UID Memor
y User M emor y Min Oper ating Temp Ma x Oper ating Temp Min Stor age Temp Ma x Stor age Temp Descriptive Notes IT36 L ow
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ag , Non-metal Pack qt y 10: IT36A0010 Pack qt y 250: IT36A0 250 UHF Global 860-960 MHz 111.5 mm 4.39 in 21.8 mm 0.86 in 5. 1 mm 0.20 in cardboard, plastic, wood
scr ews /rivets 25 mil foam tape No 11 m 36 ft Impinj Monz a 4QT 128 bit 48 bit 64 bit 512 bit -40°C -40°F +82.2°C 180°F -40°C -40°F +9 3.3°C 200°F The IT36 is tuned f or a wide fr equenc y band t o include both F CC and ET SI r egions and is optimized primarily for non-metal sur fac es, such as r
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Profile Durable Asset T
ag , M etal, F CC Pack qt y 10: IT75A0010 Pack qt y 250: IT75A0 250 UHF F CC 90 2-928 MHz 111.5 mm 4.39 in 21.8 mm 0.86 in 5. 1 mm 0.20 in metal scr ews /rivets 25 mil foam tape Ye s 4 m 13 ft Impinj Monz a 4QT 128 bit 48 bit 64 bit 512 bit -40°C -40°F +82.2°C 180°F -40°C -40°F +9 3.3°C 200°F The IT75 is tuned for the F
CC r egion and is optimized f or metal sur fac es, such
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ag , M etal, ETSI Pack qt y 10: IT7 6A0010 Pack qt y 250: IT7 6A0 250 UHF ET SI 86 5-868 MHz 111.5 mm 4.39 in 21.8 mm 0.86 in 5. 1 mm 0.20 in metal scr ews /rivets 25 mil foam tape Ye s 5 m 16 ft Impinj Monz a 4QT 128 bit 48 bit 64 bit 512 bit -40°C -40°F +82.2°C 180°F -40°C -40°F +9 3.3°C 200°F The IT7 6 is tuned for the ET SI r egion and is optimized f or metal sur fac es, such
as metal pallets, ULDs, and other metal assets.
IT67 Enterprise Later al Tr ansmit -ting (L T) T ag Pack qt y 10: 225-756-001 Pack qt y 250: 225-75 7-001 UHF Global 860-960 MHz 94 .5 mm 3.72 in 72.3 mm 2.85 in 9.9 mm 0.39 in metal,
cardboard, plastic, wood
scr ews /rivets Ye s Front: 6 m 20 ft Later al: 4 m 13 ft NXP UCODE G2XM 240 bit 32 bit 64 bit 512 bit -40°C -40°F +66°C 150°F -40°C -40°F +85°C 185°F R ugged and r eusable tag designed t o pro
vide both edge and
normal per formanc e for enhanc ed por tal and f orklift RFID applications.
Next Steps
RFID tag or insert selection is just one part of building your RFID system. Other questions to consider are how the tags/ inserts will be interrogated, what infrastructure is needed, how will this system coexist with data collection systems already in place, and where will the data reside. RFID-certified Intermec
partners and Intermec Professional Services provide additional education, site survey, process re-engineering consultation, and project management services to enable companies to be piloting Intermec RFID in a matter of hours as opposed to weeks.
RFIDeploy Services for Assured RFID Success
Even with standards, RFID is nothing close to being a plug-and-play technology. Many enterprises lack the expertise in-house to handle system design and implementation or to anticipate the complexi ties and consequences of the decisions to be made. With a decade of experience installing complete RFID systems around the world, Intermec is committed to working with companies to make sure each implementation of RFID tech nology is successful, today and tomorrow. The long-term value, return on investment and total cost of ownership of an RFID system are all heavily dependent on the initial process design and implementation decisions. A solid business case, appropriate system architecture, and equipment that is optimized to satisfy both will provide the foundation of a successful project. Engaging Intermec RFIDeploySM Services early in the process increases the chances
for success. The use of professionals also helps avoid roadblocks that can prolong implementation and undermine ROI.
Intermec’s RFIDeploy Services help customers by evaluating RFID technology and integrating it seamlessly into their business processes. RFIDeploy is a suite of consultative and site engineering services that combine together to accomplish a fully integrated RFID system implementation. These services— Feasibility Analysis, Process Analysis, Site Analysis, and Site Installation— support the end user with a level of confidence in his RFID-related business decisions derived through proof of concept. The process is completed when the Site Installation tests out the performance level of the system against success criteria specified in the Process Analysis and confirmed during the Site Analysis. When RFIDeploy services are engaged, performance of the RFID system is guaranteed to meet the criteria for success established in the Process Analysis for 18 months after hand off to the end user.
A Note on Standards
The Intermec technology behind Intermec RFID tag and media products supports all relevant adopted global standards including: • EPC Gen 2
• EPC UHF Generation 2 – Air interface protocol for item management • ISO/IEC 18000 Part 6 – Air interface for
item management at UHF
• ISO/IEC 15961 & 15962 – Information interface for object oriented use of RFID in item management • ANSI INCITS 256:2001 – American RFID
standard for item management
• EAN.UCC GTAG™ – Application standard for use of RFID in the macro supply chain • ANSI MH10.8.4 – Application standard
for RFID on reusable containers • ISO 18185 Electronic Seal Tags
• ISO 22389 RFID Read/Write for Containers • Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG)
B-11 Tire and Wheel Identification
Intermec’s RFID tag and media products can support EPC, GTIN, UPC content, and Advanced Shipping Notice reference codes, as well as original manufacturer and distributor-unique codes, delivering the user the ultimate flexibility to adapt as current and future standards evolve.
Product Name Par t Number Oper ating Frequenc y Leng th Width Thick -ness Direct Application Materials Attachment M ethods On -metal tag Typical Read Range
IC
EPC Code Max Size Unique Serial Number Size TID / UID Memor
y User M emor y Min Oper ating Temp Ma x Oper ating Temp Min Stor age Temp Ma x Stor age Temp Descriptive Notes IT36 L ow
Profile Durable Asset T
ag , Non-metal Pack qt y 10: IT36A0010 Pack qt y 250: IT36A0 250 UHF Global 860-960 MHz 111.5 mm 4.39 in 21.8 mm 0.86 in 5. 1 mm 0.20 in cardboard, plastic, wood
scr ews /rivets 25 mil foam tape No 11 m 36 ft Impinj Monz a 4QT 128 bit 48 bit 64 bit 512 bit -40°C -40°F +82.2°C 180°F -40°C -40°F +9 3.3°C 200°F The IT36 is tuned f or a wide fr equenc y band t o include both F CC and ET SI r egions and is optimized primarily for non-metal sur fac es, such as r
eusable plastic containers and
wooden and plastic
pallets.
IT75 L
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Profile Durable Asset T
ag , M etal, F CC Pack qt y 10: IT75A0010 Pack qt y 250: IT75A0 250 UHF F CC 90 2-928 MHz 111.5 mm 4.39 in 21.8 mm 0.86 in 5. 1 mm 0.20 in metal scr ews /rivets 25 mil foam tape Ye s 4 m 13 ft Impinj Monz a 4QT 128 bit 48 bit 64 bit 512 bit -40°C -40°F +82.2°C 180°F -40°C -40°F +9 3.3°C 200°F The IT75 is tuned for the F
CC r egion and is optimized f or metal sur fac es, such
as metal pallets, ULDs,
and other metal
assets.
IT7
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Profile Durable Asset T
ag , M etal, ETSI Pack qt y 10: IT7 6A0010 Pack qt y 250: IT7 6A0 250 UHF ET SI 86 5-868 MHz 111.5 mm 4.39 in 21.8 mm 0.86 in 5. 1 mm 0.20 in metal scr ews /rivets 25 mil foam tape Ye s 5 m 16 ft Impinj Monz a 4QT 128 bit 48 bit 64 bit 512 bit -40°C -40°F +82.2°C 180°F -40°C -40°F +9 3.3°C 200°F The IT7 6 is tuned for the ET SI r egion and is optimized f or metal sur fac es, such
as metal pallets, ULDs, and other metal assets.
IT67 Enterprise Later al Tr ansmit -ting (L T) T ag Pack qt y 10: 225-756-001 Pack qt y 250: 225-75 7-001 UHF Global 860-960 MHz 94 .5 mm 3.72 in 72.3 mm 2.85 in 9.9 mm 0.39 in metal,
cardboard, plastic, wood
scr ews /rivets Ye s Front: 6 m 20 ft Later al: 4 m 13 ft NXP UCODE G2XM 240 bit 32 bit 64 bit 512 bit -40°C -40°F +66°C 150°F -40°C -40°F +85°C 185°F R ugged and r eusable tag designed t o pro
vide both edge and
normal per formanc e for enhanc ed por tal and f orklift RFID applications.
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